Chevrolet anticipated that the new generation of the Montana “will have the best use of internal space in the segment”the one in which the Fiat Toro, Ford Maverick and Renault Duster Oroch models participate.
“Hay at least 20 millimeters more to accommodate the knees of rear passengers compared to the competition. Ergonomics is another highlight of this project, which translates into better accommodation for its occupants”, detailed from the North American company.
The manufacturer explained that the use of lighter and stronger materials for the bodywork eliminated the need for a bulky engine to propel the vehicle. And this made it possible to increase the area for the cabin without giving up good space for cargo.
The new Montana will arrive under the promise of a much more evolved pick-up, with better dynamics, efficiency and equipmentalthough Chevrolet has not yet given details on the configuration.
What engine will the new Montana have?
For now, the characteristics of the product have not been made official, everything seems to indicate that it will be powered by it. 1.2-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with 132 horsepower currently offered by the Tracker. It will also have manual and automatic versions, and will have front-wheel drive (without an integral option, as is the case with the new generation of the SUV.
With the Tracker, the new flat with the golden bow could also share elements of the safety and comfort equipment, as well as the design style.
The characteristics of the product have not yet been made official, everything seems to indicate that it will be powered by it 1.2-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with 132 horsepower currently offered by the Tracker. It will also have manual and automatic versions, and will have front-wheel drive (without an integral option, as is the case with the new generation of the SUV.
With the Tracker, the new flat with the golden bow could also share elements of the safety and comfort equipment, as well as the design style.
What are development tests like?
“We exceed 6 million kilometers traveled per year among the more than a thousand tests carried out in the GM Proving Ground. With this, in six months it is possible to simulate the wear and tear that a car would suffer if it were driven for 15 years under normal conditions, or the equivalent of 240,000 kilometers,” explains Leandro Couto, director of the General Motors Cruz Alta Test Center.
According to the executive, each test has a specific reason, such as the thermal camera, where the vehicle faces temperatures ranging from -30 ºC to +80 ºC, to guarantee that all the equipment works whatever the situation. On the proving ground, the car is also subjected to extreme conditions that the consumer may face, including flooding and skidding due to a slippery road.
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